10.01.13 UHCAMC Minutes
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Ruth Weiss – 303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
COMMISSIONERS: DAHL, GRIFFITH, MITCHELL (absent), RAJ
STAFF: LANDRITH, WEISS, JOBERT, MATTHEWS, HERRING, WINTER (arrived 2:35 p.m.)
GUESTS: LISA SPALDING, MONIQUE COLE
TYPE OF MEETING: Off Site MINUTES MEETING: October 1, 2013
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call:
Meeting called to order at 1:40 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 – Committee Assignments:
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Approval of August 21, 2013 Minutes: (See Action Item Below):
AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update:
None
AGENDA ITEM 5 –Public Participation
: Lisa Spalding spoke with Raj about historical land marking the Fox Theater
and asked if there were enough people doing it; it would be a draw to bring people to the hill. Raj offered that it is the one
distinction of the hill. Spalding offered that the properties would need to be cleaned up prior to designation.
AGENDA ITEM 6 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Make a Recommendation to City Council of
the Downtown and University Hill Management, Parking Services 2014 Budget:
Griffith motioned to make the
recommendation to council. Dahl questioned doing an annual hill event as the budget currently stands. Jobert mentioned
that there is a line item in the budget of $10,000 for it. Griffith offered that council needs to look at ways to get more funds
to UHGID. Jobert mentioned that it starts with Molly Winter and to contact her for the 2015 budget. Jobert gave a quick
review of the budget; Raj questioned what the money would be used for. Jobert offered that it varies with what is going on
and it is meant to market hill parking. Parking revenue was discussed. Griffith requested costs for several events. Raj
seconded the motion. All commissioners were in agreement and the motion passed 3-0.
AGENDA ITEM 7 –Historic District Discussion – James Hewat
: Hewat offered that there are a couple historic
districts on the hill, building designations were updated about 4 years ago. Raj questioned getting the data and Hewat
replied it was available at Carnegie Library. Hewat mentioned that Boyers had a few buildings landmarked. Griffith
questioned understanding how to make a building designated historic to offer recommendations as a commission. Griffith
continued with inquiry into historical cultural designation. Raj discussed the Jones Drug building. Hewat remarked that
the Jones building went to the historic designation committee and the building did not have historic integrity, but it was a
landmark with strong associations. Hewat offered that the process is best by first talking with property owners and need to
have several interested. Hewat mentioned that 25% of the owners need to be interested to do designation and it is a
collaborative situation; it about gauging what people feel is important. Hewat continued that it is about streets having a
designation rather than looping buildings. Hewat continued with the Pearl Street historic designations and that it is on the
National Historic Registry. Hewat continued that when something is designated and tax credits are available for repairs and
used Boyers project as an example. Griffith mentioned to host a meeting with property owners and discuss historic
designating. Hewat commented that national and statewide stats show that historic districts have a higher value than those
that are not. Discussion on land marking continued. Monique Cole questioned if a property is designated, is it harder to
put new windows that are energy efficient and Hewat replied that there is a way to rehab the historic windows to achieve
energy efficiency. Cole questioned if tenants are eligible for tax credits and Hewat replied that if they are there for more
than 5 years, yes.
AGENDA ITEM 8 –Smoking Ban Proposals/Discussion
: Moved to November meeting.
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AGENDA ITEM 9 –CUSG Update
: Landrith mentioned that Homecoming is on the 26 commencing at 9 amfrom
Pennsylvania, gave the route and budgeting will be limited as sponsorship was poor. Griffith questioned what would make
the parade a success and Landrith replied that not many merchants are open at 9 am and most people tail gate by the field.
The theme is Celebrate Colorado.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – UHNA Update
: Cole reported that the Executive Committee has not met in several months and
there is concern with bears and that bear proof containers should be mandatory. Couch burning was discussed and
fireworks during the rain were impressive per Cole. Cole continued that UHNA has not made a stand on the alcohol issue.
Cole mentioned that Aspen has a bear container ordinance and it has been successful. The trash container fees were
discussed. Cole offered that the Executive Committee (EC) is meeting tonight or tomorrow night. Commissioners
requested of Cole to provide UHNA EC meeting dates.
AGENDA ITEM 11 - Parking Services Update
: Matthews commented that flood damaged items in the alley will not be
picked up by city staff and it needs to be put on the street; will post no parking signs and will go thru as best as they can.
Matthews continued that there was a day of service in August and did a lot of work on College; working with fraternities to
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do another day of service in October; and, the 14 Street lot retrofit was discussed.
AGENDA ITEM 12 – AMPS Guiding Principles Feedback
: Matthews mentioned that it may be pushed back for
submittal with council. Winter is looking for thoughts and feedback from the commission. Winter mentioned that due to
the flood it may be pushed back to January 2014.
AGENDA ITEM 13 – Matters from the Commissioners
: Spark update – not available. Griffith questioned if funds
were going to be provided and Winter replied affirmatively with $1,000. Pass Port to the Hill event, Dahl mentioned that
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the kind of crowds anticipated did not come; 5 – 9 pm to the businesses with 33 and retail and food specials, 13 Street was
closed and did not think it went that well; Dahl continued that it was a good idea and that perhaps a 3 – 7 pm would be
better and it could be reworked. Dahl mentioned that they spent under $3,000, more in advance and frustrated with those
that dropped the ball. Griffith questioned the marketing for the event and they placed ads in the Colorado Daily and some
online ads, CUSG did not work out, and, need to get sponsorship to get it blown up. Dahl mentioned that students have
changed over the years and some had no interest in going to the hill; a matter of the sociology and psychology of events.
Marketing ideas were discussed by Griffith. Dahl offered that the piece missing is the coordination with CU and has to
happen in a big way, apathy is embedded. Griffith discussed data collection/survey results and advertising ideas.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Matters from the Staff:
Winter mentioned that she hadn’t heard from Michael Boyers and will
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follow up with him. The 14 Street Lot was discussed and the financial implications. Winter continued that it is very
complicated and has broader impact on the hill. Winter mentioned that there is a specific mention of the Hill in the City of
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Boulder Economic Sustainability Strategy, pages 21, 29 and 30 and it’s going to council on the 29. This is a great effort
that primarily focuses on primary employers. Griffith mentioned that its part of an eco system and a larger connectivity.
EBikes Proposal and the different options’ awareness to use multi use paths as a pilot going to council tonight for first
reading. Mural project for the fall per Landrith does not have private property owner to provide a wall for it and is now
looking toward spring.
Meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Dahl motioned to approve the August 21, 2013 UHCAMC meeting minutes. Raj seconded the
motion. All commissioners approved.
MOTION: Griffith motioned to make a recommendation to City Council of the Downtown and University Hill
Management, Parking Services 2014 Budget. Raj seconded the motion. All commissioners were in
agreement and the motion passed 3-0.
FUTURE MEETINGS
November 20, 2013 1777 West Conference Room, Muni Bldg Regular